Hail and well met
Well it is Christmas day. I have to say that it has been a good day with some addendum's but that is not for this person to say online (personal and private and involve the bathroom). My Parents gave me a copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matrix: Revolutions. Yeah we all bitch about that film but I still want to watch it sometimes.
Well in just about 2 and a half yours I am going to be getting ready to go to work for two hours. Then I am grabbing my stuff and heading up to see Terri for a couple of days. I am really looking forward to seeing her. It is one of the hardest things to do when I have to leave and come back here.
I don't know what I am going to do. I am not going to say it here but something is troubling me. I only hope I can figure out what I am supposed to do and which path I am supposed to take.
Now on to more interesting things. The Christmas party was GREAT. I received a present from both Ben and Neil. Which threw me cause I thought the whole idea of the not so secret Santa was to alleviate us from buying something for everyone. Oh well it just means that I have to stealthily buy stuff over the next year and surprise all of you..HA!
On a downer note I screwed up and misread something which lead me to buy a...not bad gift but superfluous gift which was re-gifted back to me. Not what I had planned in the least little bit and it really ticked me off. No it was not his fault nor was I pissed off at him, I was pissed off at myself for not remembering that he got it last year and for not reading the post correctly. It was just awkward and to be honest, shameful.
Yes I know that YOU said it was ok. I know that you don't care about those kind of things. It just bothers me.
but fear not quaint citizen I do not speak of dispair or depression. No I have a PLAN (be afraid be very afraid Matt has a plan!)
Oh yes I will redeem myself for my faux pas (Yes it may be French but I like this one so it can stay, besides I just look at it as...French Canadian so it is harmless) and it will be GLORIOUS!!!
Oh my it appears that time has flown again whilst I type away. Have so much to do I must away with myself and pack for this amazing trip. Oh did I mention I get presents again...oh um well that can be taken in a couple of ways...AND I PLAN TO!!!!
I am sooooo naughty! I love it
I LOVE YOU TERRI!!!!
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Matt-Man Vs. The Managizer Sisters
Hail and well met
Well it has come to this. No matter what I am leaving Crete Post Office as soon as I get past my 90 days. I am currently down to 58 days left on my probation.
The Managizer Sisters mentioned in the title are the two wonderful people that run the Crete Post Office. Why am I at odds with them.
They have me working on CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!!
Now I may have mentioned that I am working on Christmas Eve before and I am ok with that. Then Wednesday I get a call from Crete telling me "The schedule has changed and you are working Saturday, Sunday and MONDAY." Not even a "sorry to screw you" or "I know this sucks but there is nothing we can do" no I just get the attitude that since they said it I should do it. Well in this case I have to but what they don't realize is that by doing this to me they have expunged any remorse or guilt about screwing them by transferring over to Matteson. Anyone willing to work for those two needs their head examined and maybe even meds.
So to say that I was furious is an understatement. I have to say that no one or nothing has ever gotten me to the point of wishing to do real bodily harm to them, but they have. Well I am over it and am better for it. Now I am just cold and calm inside when it comes to them.
Oh and I found out I don't have to answer my cel phone when they call...EVER. In fact from what I found out they really don't have the right to have my number. Well I hope they enjoyed the three times I came in and helped them, cause it is the last time. If Sue needs help then I will answer but no more covering their asses when they sit on them until far to late when they should be fixing a problem.
Enough of that and of them. They are not even worth any more typing.
So this weekend will be fun. There is the party on friday and the gathering on Saturday. Sunday I am spending with my Family (since I cannot head up to Terri's GRRRRR) and then after working on Monday I am heading up. I plan on staying up at her place until late Wednesday night before I head back cause I am working for my buddy Jim at Matteson both Thrusday and Friday.
Now I haven't heard anything about next week so who knows they may want me to work on New Years Eve and Day. Well I hope they understand if I show up with a hangover cause I ain't foregoing getting blasted at that party.
Hopefully after New Years things will settle down and I can start getting back ot usual habits. You know painting, gym, writing and many other things.
Well I have shot my wad. Not much new or truly exciting but then I cannot be the brightest candle every time, lest I burn out.
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Well it has come to this. No matter what I am leaving Crete Post Office as soon as I get past my 90 days. I am currently down to 58 days left on my probation.
The Managizer Sisters mentioned in the title are the two wonderful people that run the Crete Post Office. Why am I at odds with them.
They have me working on CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!!
Now I may have mentioned that I am working on Christmas Eve before and I am ok with that. Then Wednesday I get a call from Crete telling me "The schedule has changed and you are working Saturday, Sunday and MONDAY." Not even a "sorry to screw you" or "I know this sucks but there is nothing we can do" no I just get the attitude that since they said it I should do it. Well in this case I have to but what they don't realize is that by doing this to me they have expunged any remorse or guilt about screwing them by transferring over to Matteson. Anyone willing to work for those two needs their head examined and maybe even meds.
So to say that I was furious is an understatement. I have to say that no one or nothing has ever gotten me to the point of wishing to do real bodily harm to them, but they have. Well I am over it and am better for it. Now I am just cold and calm inside when it comes to them.
Oh and I found out I don't have to answer my cel phone when they call...EVER. In fact from what I found out they really don't have the right to have my number. Well I hope they enjoyed the three times I came in and helped them, cause it is the last time. If Sue needs help then I will answer but no more covering their asses when they sit on them until far to late when they should be fixing a problem.
Enough of that and of them. They are not even worth any more typing.
So this weekend will be fun. There is the party on friday and the gathering on Saturday. Sunday I am spending with my Family (since I cannot head up to Terri's GRRRRR) and then after working on Monday I am heading up. I plan on staying up at her place until late Wednesday night before I head back cause I am working for my buddy Jim at Matteson both Thrusday and Friday.
Now I haven't heard anything about next week so who knows they may want me to work on New Years Eve and Day. Well I hope they understand if I show up with a hangover cause I ain't foregoing getting blasted at that party.
Hopefully after New Years things will settle down and I can start getting back ot usual habits. You know painting, gym, writing and many other things.
Well I have shot my wad. Not much new or truly exciting but then I cannot be the brightest candle every time, lest I burn out.
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Monday, December 18, 2006
Matt-Man in Transition
Hail and well met
Well as you have noticed by now things have changed around here. I swithced over to the Beta Blogger thingy and renamed my Blog once again. I figured it was time to embrace being Matt-Man a little more then I have been. I mean really what is the point of being a super-hero if you don't flaunt it just a little.
Well working my ass off at the post office just took on a different meaning. I have dropped below 280 for the first time since I started losing weight. Now I know that someone out there is struggling with their weight and I will say this to them.
Don't loose heart and get all down on yourself. Things like this are a challenge and most importantly they didn't happen over night so don't go expecting to change them overnight either. I will stand by you and help if I can in your endeavor to loose those unwanted inches.
So I am working on Christmas Eve. Yeah it sucks big donkey balls. But I am getting paid so it is all...good. Well just except the part where I was supposed to go and see Terri for Christmas Eve. I may still make the trip. I really do love her so much it hurts sometimes.
The 37 inch games party is this friday and I am looking forward to it. I cannot get trashed or anything since I have to work saturday but I can still have a great time.
Hmmm seems a little boring for a post but not much is happening right now.
So on that note
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Well as you have noticed by now things have changed around here. I swithced over to the Beta Blogger thingy and renamed my Blog once again. I figured it was time to embrace being Matt-Man a little more then I have been. I mean really what is the point of being a super-hero if you don't flaunt it just a little.
Well working my ass off at the post office just took on a different meaning. I have dropped below 280 for the first time since I started losing weight. Now I know that someone out there is struggling with their weight and I will say this to them.
Don't loose heart and get all down on yourself. Things like this are a challenge and most importantly they didn't happen over night so don't go expecting to change them overnight either. I will stand by you and help if I can in your endeavor to loose those unwanted inches.
So I am working on Christmas Eve. Yeah it sucks big donkey balls. But I am getting paid so it is all...good. Well just except the part where I was supposed to go and see Terri for Christmas Eve. I may still make the trip. I really do love her so much it hurts sometimes.
The 37 inch games party is this friday and I am looking forward to it. I cannot get trashed or anything since I have to work saturday but I can still have a great time.
Hmmm seems a little boring for a post but not much is happening right now.
So on that note
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Matt-man Recants and Reorganizes
Hail and well met
Well first off let me just say that I don't think I will be belly aching anytime soon. After the day I had yesterday I won't ask the question "Can it get any worse?" ever again. The reason is that it did get worse, real worse. I won't go into details except to say that Crete saw more mail then most of them have seen in a LONG time and since many of them are 10+ year veterans that is saying something. Not to mention the 40+ packages that I was supposed to take. Well long story short I got some help but still didn't start driving the route until 1:50. The good news is that I got it done in just over 3 hours. Now they did take the Old folks home off my hands but that only takes like half a case out of four. So although I was exhausted and a little frustrated I was quite pleased with myself and the job I did. Mind you I don't plan on driving myself as crazy every time but now I know I can do it so it is just a matter of time before I get the experience to do it every time without going crazy.
I did go see a movie. It was Flushed Away, that animated film about the rats/mice/cute fuzzy anamorphic rodents and Frogs (both English toads and Frenchmen..I mean frogs...ha same thing!). I have to say that all in all it was a worthwhile experience and I had a good time. Several laughs and a fun story. I know I was alone but I still had a good time. There were some suprises in the voice actors though. Ian Mekellan as the big bad toad, Jean Reno as the French secret agent frog and leader of the Frog men. Hugh Jackman as the lead was also a surprise cause I didn't know that going in and would never have guessed it by the voice.
All in all a good flick and I will probably own it.
Well that is all the time I have here right now. I am off to work out and get this body into better shape. Ha good luck with that.
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Well first off let me just say that I don't think I will be belly aching anytime soon. After the day I had yesterday I won't ask the question "Can it get any worse?" ever again. The reason is that it did get worse, real worse. I won't go into details except to say that Crete saw more mail then most of them have seen in a LONG time and since many of them are 10+ year veterans that is saying something. Not to mention the 40+ packages that I was supposed to take. Well long story short I got some help but still didn't start driving the route until 1:50. The good news is that I got it done in just over 3 hours. Now they did take the Old folks home off my hands but that only takes like half a case out of four. So although I was exhausted and a little frustrated I was quite pleased with myself and the job I did. Mind you I don't plan on driving myself as crazy every time but now I know I can do it so it is just a matter of time before I get the experience to do it every time without going crazy.
I did go see a movie. It was Flushed Away, that animated film about the rats/mice/cute fuzzy anamorphic rodents and Frogs (both English toads and Frenchmen..I mean frogs...ha same thing!). I have to say that all in all it was a worthwhile experience and I had a good time. Several laughs and a fun story. I know I was alone but I still had a good time. There were some suprises in the voice actors though. Ian Mekellan as the big bad toad, Jean Reno as the French secret agent frog and leader of the Frog men. Hugh Jackman as the lead was also a surprise cause I didn't know that going in and would never have guessed it by the voice.
All in all a good flick and I will probably own it.
Well that is all the time I have here right now. I am off to work out and get this body into better shape. Ha good luck with that.
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Friday, December 08, 2006
Matt-Man Has One of THOSE Days
Hail and well met
Well the title says it all. Period. Not in a good mood but not depressed, just pissed. Mostly at myself and my inability to get a damn route done in less then 51/2 hours. yes I know I am still learning and don't have all the experiance but that doesn't stop me from feeling that I should be doing better. I just hope that I can destress before tonight or it is going to make for a GREAT day tomorrow, running the other route and all.
Yeah what a belly aching shmuck. I am sure you all deal with worse things every day and I should just shut up. Well for once in my life I don't care about your problems I care about mine. Sorry that was a bit of a bleed over from a family problem. But it is something that I realize I do all to often. I try and fix every one else's problems and keep putting my own on the "Back Burner" because everyone else's problems are way more important then mine. Well I cannot afford to do that any longer. I have to deal with my problems first second and always, cause no one is running to do for me what I do for everyone else. Sorry but the well of human kindness has run dry, and in fact is becoming a black hole that will suck everything into it in an attempt to replace the loss.
Gah I hate being pissed and trying to post a truly positive blog. I should edit what I just typed but then again I think I will let it stand for posterity and all that.
I am not depressed. I am just...tired of all the bullshit. I want people to realize that they are the ones responsible for their happiness, other can help but in the end it is up to everyone individually to be happy. I will reprint here a part of a quotation that gave me great help.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Marianne Williamson
So there it is and I don't plan on elaborating on it. Just wanted to dump some of my baggage here and let all see. Now I am off to shower and then go see a movie BY MY SELF! Which you should know I hate but everyone else is either sick or unavailable so I go alone.
May the Force be with you.
Excelsior!!!
Well the title says it all. Period. Not in a good mood but not depressed, just pissed. Mostly at myself and my inability to get a damn route done in less then 51/2 hours. yes I know I am still learning and don't have all the experiance but that doesn't stop me from feeling that I should be doing better. I just hope that I can destress before tonight or it is going to make for a GREAT day tomorrow, running the other route and all.
Yeah what a belly aching shmuck. I am sure you all deal with worse things every day and I should just shut up. Well for once in my life I don't care about your problems I care about mine. Sorry that was a bit of a bleed over from a family problem. But it is something that I realize I do all to often. I try and fix every one else's problems and keep putting my own on the "Back Burner" because everyone else's problems are way more important then mine. Well I cannot afford to do that any longer. I have to deal with my problems first second and always, cause no one is running to do for me what I do for everyone else. Sorry but the well of human kindness has run dry, and in fact is becoming a black hole that will suck everything into it in an attempt to replace the loss.
Gah I hate being pissed and trying to post a truly positive blog. I should edit what I just typed but then again I think I will let it stand for posterity and all that.
I am not depressed. I am just...tired of all the bullshit. I want people to realize that they are the ones responsible for their happiness, other can help but in the end it is up to everyone individually to be happy. I will reprint here a part of a quotation that gave me great help.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Marianne Williamson
So there it is and I don't plan on elaborating on it. Just wanted to dump some of my baggage here and let all see. Now I am off to shower and then go see a movie BY MY SELF! Which you should know I hate but everyone else is either sick or unavailable so I go alone.
May the Force be with you.
Excelsior!!!
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Matt-Man Takes a Breather
Hail and well met
Wow it has been quite a ride as of late. Working almost every day and on the days I don't I usually try and rest. Got paid last week and it was nice...for about two hours until I had paid off my bills and got some much needed maintenance on the Matt-Mobile done and discovered how quickly it all runs away. It was still nice to have it though and get some things done that needed to be done.
I went up and saw Terri this weekend Saturday and Sunday and Monday (It is nice to be able to do that again). It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it. Any time I get to spend time with my lady is a good thing. She really is the greatest thing in my life right now.
Came home today and ran out to do some Post Office work with my bud Jim at the Matteson Post Office. I will be working there the next three days learning his route so I can cover him when he takes some days off to be with his son over the holidays. Crete is still on Saturday and I am glad to leave it like that until they decide to do more with me cause I ain't volunteering.
People have spoken and I have heard them. I will be working on a All Flesh Idea to run over winter break. That helps as I can then start streamlining my plans for the summer.
Ok well I have to do some other stuff tonight so I am going to head out.
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
Wow it has been quite a ride as of late. Working almost every day and on the days I don't I usually try and rest. Got paid last week and it was nice...for about two hours until I had paid off my bills and got some much needed maintenance on the Matt-Mobile done and discovered how quickly it all runs away. It was still nice to have it though and get some things done that needed to be done.
I went up and saw Terri this weekend Saturday and Sunday and Monday (It is nice to be able to do that again). It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it. Any time I get to spend time with my lady is a good thing. She really is the greatest thing in my life right now.
Came home today and ran out to do some Post Office work with my bud Jim at the Matteson Post Office. I will be working there the next three days learning his route so I can cover him when he takes some days off to be with his son over the holidays. Crete is still on Saturday and I am glad to leave it like that until they decide to do more with me cause I ain't volunteering.
People have spoken and I have heard them. I will be working on a All Flesh Idea to run over winter break. That helps as I can then start streamlining my plans for the summer.
Ok well I have to do some other stuff tonight so I am going to head out.
May the Force be with you
Excelsior!!!
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